THE EAT WELL PLATE.....................

Healthy Eating means choosing the appropriate amounts of foods from all of the five food groups.  
The five food groups and sources are:

• Carbohydrates (potatoes, rice, pasta, bread, etc)
• Protein (chicken/meat, fish, eggs, lentils, beans, etc)
• Fruit  and Vegetables (bananas, apples, carrots, cauliflower, etc)
• Milk and Dairy (milk, cheese, yoghurt, dairy alternatives, etc)
• Foods Containing Fat and Sugar (cakes, crisps, biscuits, fizzy drinks, etc)

A healthy balanced diet contains a variety of types of food, including all the five food groups mentioned above. This helps reduce risks of diseases such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and combats obesity. Regular physical activity also improves your health.